The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: Are vending machines with candy and soda available at your place of business?
Yes: 69%
No: 31%
QUESTION: Would you consider it appropriate for your employer to actively promote healthy eating practices?
Yes: 93%
No: 7%
QUESTION: What about other health living practices, like exercise or stress reduction programs – should your company take an active role in steering employees toward such information?
Yes: 93%
No: 7%
QUESTION: Should health insurance premiums be somehow tied to a person’s diet and exercise habits?
Yes: 50%
No: 50%
QUESTION: Should junk food and soda be available to students in elementary schools?
Yes: 12%
No: 88%
QUESTION: Should junk food and soda be available to students in high schools?
Yes: 31%
No: 69%
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